Sedation for pediatric imaging studies

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 1999 Feb;9(1):1-10.

Abstract

This article discusses safe sedation for pediatric imaging. Emphasis is placed upon implementation of an institutional sedation program according to guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Standards for patient assessment and preparation, sedative administration, monitoring, and discharge are reviewed. A comparison of available sedative agents is also provided.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia Recovery Period
  • Anesthetics, Intravenous / administration & dosage
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Conscious Sedation* / methods
  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / administration & dosage
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use*
  • Infant
  • Monitoring, Physiologic
  • Patient Discharge
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Intravenous
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives